Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell

Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell

The Fire

Newsletter 2023-09-14

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James Breakwell
Sep 15, 2023
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The flames sprang to life, hungrily devouring their unexpected fuel source. In another time and place, the display might have been beautiful, but in a kitchen, it was life-threatening. In seconds, the air filled with gray, angry smoke. The accidental fire starter crouched down, totally unaware. She was petting a dog.

It wasn’t all Lola’s fault. It was the single worst case of manufacturer negligence I’ve ever seen.

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